Saudi Arabia Focus Day: 7 December 2020 | Main Conference: 8 - 9 December 2020
100% Online - Schedule runs on GST (GMT +4)
BUILDING RESILIENT EDUCATION BUSINESSES
Facilitating business opportunities between investors, education-related business owners and regulators across the Middle East, Africa & Emerging Markets.
THREE DAYS OF CONTENT, CONNECTIONS & COLLABORATION
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Connect with the education business community
Education Investment MENA has evolved into a cutting-edge virtual event for 2020. The interactive online conference will connect the global community involved in the MENA private education sector via immersive online keynotes, presentations and case studies. Attracting over 100 senior participants, it is the only event that brings together Regulators, Investors, Private Education Group Owners and Edupreneurs to explore new business ventures, assess the viability of growth strategies and improve the value of investments in education across emerging markets.
Focusing on the entire education spectrum from schools to tech, direct delivery to support solutions, Early Years through to Vocational Education and everything in between. Each year, dozens of partnerships and deals are instigated at the event, uniting both international and domestic capital with innovative business providers.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2020?
An all new virtual format
An all new virtual format
Participate in engaging online discussions focusing on current education investment opportunities and access in-depth market insights from key decision makers. Live discussions, case studies and content will be streamed online over the two event days including Q& A and polling sessions.
On-demand presentations
On-demand presentations
Once the online event begins, you can view all the On-demand sessions at your convenience. Session descriptions are available and while you view the -On-Demand content you can take part in polls and Q&A and share your thoughts.
Access to high level discussions
Access to high level discussions
Hear directly from Regulators, Investors, Private Education Group Owners and Edupreneurs through insightful keynotes, live online panel discussions and expert insight presentations.
Virtual partnering meetings
Virtual partnering meetings
Expand you network through our partnering meetings on our secure online conferencing service. Each meeting request will come with a simple link allowing you to participate in your discussions regardless of location around the world! You can customize your availability times in order to help you maximize your meetings.
In-depth LIVE online workshops
In-depth LIVE online workshops
Enhance your learning experience with two highly interactive workshop sessions that you can tackle in one day - one focused on Higher Education and the other on Business Continuity.
OUR 2020 SPEAKER LINE-UP
THE LEADING INVESTMENT EVENT FOCUSED ON THE BUSINESS OF EDUCATION IN MENA
Learn from the best
Learn from the best
We bring together the individuals and businesses who not only know, but also shape the private education investment markets in MENA.
Develop new networks
Develop new networks
We connect the entire market in one place - including analysts, LPs, GPs, VCs, direct and online education delivery providers, edupreneurs, financiers, Ministries and regulators.
Chase alternative returns
Chase alternative returns
Our sessions this year focus on alternative segments – including SEN, Online Education, EdTech, Low Fee Offerings, Student Accommodation and more.
Explore Opportunities in East Asia
Explore Opportunities in East Asia
Join our interview sessions and hear the opportunities present in K-12, directly from founders of rapidly growing schools groups in East Asia.
Meet the Ministries
Meet the Ministries
Get insight from representatives of Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia to explore business opportunities
Take the conversation beyond the conference
Take the conversation beyond the conference
Join our structured Interactive Sessions and Round Table Discussions that will enable you to engage with your peers in an energetic online environment.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Education Investment MENA truly unites the region's entire private education industry.
Ministries
Ministries
Education, Labour, Skills, Central Government, Local Authorities
Investors
Investors
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Impact Investors, Family Businesses, Investment Authorities
Private Educators
Private Educators
Kindergarten, K-12, Higher Education, Vocational, Technical Training
Financiers
Financiers
Development Banks, Retail Banks, Investment Banks
EdTech Companies
EdTech Companies
Start Ups, Manufacturers, Software Providers, Edupreneurs
Professional Service Providers
Professional Service Providers
Legal, Financial, Staff Development, Management